Should subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly patients be treated?
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Should subclinical hypothyroidism in elderly patients be treated?
Comment on
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Thyroid status, disability and cognitive function, and survival in old age.JAMA. 2004 Dec 1;292(21):2591-9. doi: 10.1001/jama.292.21.2591. JAMA. 2004. PMID: 15572717
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